A concise book dealing with almost 500 species. A line drawing of each plant is included plus colour photographs of about 100 species. Very good as a field guide, it only gives brief details about the plants medicinal properties.

An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.

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Properties

Edibility Rating

Medicinal Rating

Habit

Deciduous Shrub

Height

0.50 m

Pollinators

Wind

Cultivation Status

Wild

Cultivation Details

Yin Chen Hao is a plant mainly of the warmer temperate zone and subtropics, though it is also found in some tropical areas of Asia. It is fairly cold tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to at least -5°c[

A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.

A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.

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Externally the plant has been applied in the form of a plaster for treating headaches[

A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.